Fulham vs Newcastle Match Preview: Premier League Clash at Craven Cottage
Match Context
Fulham host Newcastle at Craven Cottage, London, on 2026-05-24 in Premier League Regular Season - 38. Fulham sit 13th on 49 points (goal difference -6), while Newcastle are 11th, also on 49 points (goal difference 0).
Fulham Availability
Fulham face both suspension and injury issues.
- J. Andersen (Red Card) is sidelined.
- J. Kusi Asare (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- R. Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
Key creator H. Wilson, Fulham’s leading league scorer with 10 goals and 6 assists, is available and expected to shoulder much of the attacking responsibility.
Newcastle Availability
Newcastle’s list of absentees is longer and mainly injury-related.
- Joelinton (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- E. Krafth (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- V. Livramento (Thigh Injury) is sidelined.
- L. Miley (Broken Leg) is sidelined.
- F. Schar (Ankle Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Tonali (Injury) is doubtful.
Creative hub Bruno Guimarães, with 9 goals and 5 assists, is available and remains central to Newcastle’s attacking plans.
Impact Summary
Fulham lose defensive stability through J. Andersen’s suspension but retain virtually all of their attacking output, led by H. Wilson. Newcastle, by contrast, are stripped of depth and balance across midfield and defense, placing even greater attacking and creative burden on Bruno Guimarães and the remaining senior starters.
